Rutland Boughton's opera The Immortal Hour achieved a world record run of 216 consecutive performances in London in 1922, bringing him significant fame.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Inspired by Wagner, Rutland Boughton developed his own concept of English opera called 'choral drama' and planned a cycle of music-dramas based on the King Arthur legend.
Recording & Production
This album features multiple world premiere recordings, including the Trio for Violin, Violoncello and Pianoforte (1948), Sonata in D major for Violin and Pianoforte (1921), and Sonata for Violoncello and Pianoforte (1948).
Composer Biography
Rutland Boughton, the composer, was largely self-taught and received early support from the Rothschild family to attend the Royal College of Music.
Critical Reception
Rutland Boughton's career suffered significantly after his membership in the Communist Party and support for the 1926 Miners' Lockout led to the abrupt closure of his Glastonbury Festivals.
Composition History
Rutland Boughton established his own 'Wagnerian' theatre in Glastonbury, where he produced several operas and choral-dramas, including his notable Celtic opera The Immortal Hour.
Performer Biography
The English Piano Trio, consisting of Jane Faulkner (violin), Pál Banda (cello), and Timothy Ravenscroft (piano), is known for performing classical repertoire and commissioning new works.
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